Umami Cocktail

Name: Umami Cocktail
Ingredients: 3 ea Cucumber Slice; 2 drop(s) Saline Solution; 10 drop(s) Sesame Oil; 3/4 oz Simple Syrup; 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 oz Sake (junmai Style Preferred)

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By The Flippin Mixologist

Submitted on: April 30, 2023

Refreshing

Citrusy

I’ve been teasing it for a while, but we finally debuted the Elements of Taste Chef and Mixologist Pairings fundraiser for UP Hospice. My chef partner and I were assigned umami for our flavor. Here’s what I came up with.

Ingredients

3 ea
Cucumber Slice

2 drop(s)
Saline Solution

10 drop(s)
Sesame Oil

3/4 oz
Simple Syrup

1/2 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

2 oz
Sake (junmai Style Preferred)

Tools

jigger
shaker
muddler
strainer
fine mesh strainer

Instructions

Garnish

lemon peel, cucumber wheel, sesame seeds

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 7% ABV (estimate)

By The Flippin Mixologist

At-home mixologist

Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...

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The Flippin’ Mixologist’s Umami Cocktail: 3 cucumber wheels (1/4 inch or so thick) 2 drops saline 10 drops sesame oil 3/4 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz sake Muddle the first five ingredients in a shaker. Add sake and ice and shake for 3-5 seconds. Double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel, another cucumber wheel, and a little sprinkle of white sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Editor's Note

An inventive attempt at a savory sour. Muddled cucumber and sake provide a light, vegetal base, while sesame oil and saline push the profile into umami territory.